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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.20, 514.98 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.20, 514.98 and 215.84 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.20 : 514.98 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.20/514.98 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.20x = 514.98 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.20x = 111,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,150.71/373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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